Patti’s Sept. 16 “Inside New Gloucester” Column

Paul Leblond, left, a videographer for the Milestone Foundation, ran the 5K fundraiser associated with the Ride or Run for Milestone event on Sept. 10. He’s accompanied by Bob Fowler, executive director of the foundation, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people facing addiction and homelessness in Maine. The successful fundraiser wrapped up with a barbecue at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester.

Fall Festival of Books

It’s coming right up, the Fall Festival of Books and Bake Sale at the New Gloucester Public Library. The fun begins on Friday, Sept. 30, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with the First Dibs for Kids Book Sale. Children’s book prices will be 25 cents for hard covers and 2 for 25 cents for soft covers. Adults must be accompanied by a child to shop.

But wait, there’s more. On Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon, all books, CDs and DVDs will be for sale at great prices. Most books will cost 25 cents for soft covers and 50 cents for hard covers. And, treasures await, buried inside the buck-a-bag satchels. Don’t forget to stop by the bake sale, stocked full of homemade treats. Call 926-4840 for more information.